captivating Dasatinib Generic Name: Dasatinib (da SA ti nib) Brand Name: Sprycel Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Dasatinib: It is used to treat leukemia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Leukemia Symptoms And Lessons: Is A Solution In Sight? What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dasatinib? If you have an allergy to dasatinib or any other part of dasatinib. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Low potassium or magnesium levels. If you take any other drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins). There are many drugs that interact with this medicine, like certain drugs that are used for infections, seizures, or stomach or bowel problems. If you are taking St. John's wort. Do not take St. John's wort with dasatinib. This medicine may not work as well. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine and for 2 weeks after your last dose. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with dasatinib. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Dasatinib? Tell all of your health care providers that you take dasatinib. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. If you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or are not hungry, talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower these side effects. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of this medicine. If you are allergic to lactose or have lactose intolerance, talk with your doctor. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. Rarely, some bleeding problems have been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of bleeding problems, like bruising; black, tarry, or bloody stools; bleeding gums; blood in the urine; coughing up blood; cuts that take a long time to stop bleeding; feel dizzy; feeling very tired or weak; nosebleeds; pain or swelling; throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; or very bad headache. Very bad heart problems like heart failure and deadly heart attack have happened with dasatinib. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may raise the chance of a very bad lung problem (pulmonary arterial hypertension). This may happen any time after starting this drug, even after more than 1 year of taking it. Talk with your doctor. Have your heart and lung function checked. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine with your other drugs. If you are 65 or older, use dasatinib with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine may affect fertility. Fertility problems may lead to not being able to get pregnant or father a child. Talk with the doctor. Pregnant women must not handle crushed or broken tablets. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 1 month after stopping dasatinib. If you get pregnant while taking this medicine or within 1 month after your last dose, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Dasatinib) best taken? Use dasatinib as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this medicine at the same time of day. Take with or without food. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking dasatinib as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Cough. Chest pain or pressure. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Very bad belly pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling very tired or weak. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. Patients with cancer who take this medicine may be at a greater risk of getting a bad health problem called tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast heartbeat or a heartbeat that does not feel normal; any passing out; trouble passing urine; muscle weakness or cramps; upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools, or not able to eat; or feel sluggish. A type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval) can happen with dasatinib. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, or if you pass out. What are some other side effects of Dasatinib? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling tired or weak. Muscle or joint pain. Hard stools (constipation). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Dasatinib? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take dasatinib or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to dasatinib. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about dasatinib Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 17 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors Consumer resources Dasatinib Dasatinib (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Sprycel Professional resources Dasatinib (AHFS Monograph) Dasatinib (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Leukemia} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Dasatinib Rating 17 User Reviews 8.6 /10 17 User Reviews 8.6 Rate it! Drug Class BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors Related Drugs Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia hydroxyurea , Hydrea , Gleevec , cyclophosphamide , imatinib , Sprycel , Tasigna , cytarabine , More... 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